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Key Facts: MEE Exam

6 essays

MEE Length

NCBE

30 min

Per Essay

NCBE

3 hours

Total Time

NCBE

~30%

Share of UBE Score

NCBE

8

Subjects Since July 2026

NCBE

July 2026

4 Subjects Removed

NCBE Announcement

The MEE (Multistate Essay Examination) is six 30-minute questions totaling 3 hours, given on the Tuesday before the last Wednesday in February and July. Since July 2026 it covers Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. Jurisdictions grade the essays, the scores are scaled to the MBE, and UBE jurisdictions weight the MEE 30%. The legacy UBE, including the MEE, is administered through February 2028.

Sample MEE Practice Questions

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1A principal authorizes an agent to sell a single tractor for at least $40,000. The agent signs a contract selling the tractor for $35,000. Is the principal bound to the buyer?
A.Yes, because the agent had apparent authority to sell the tractor
B.No, because the agent exceeded the express limit on actual authority and the buyer cannot rely on apparent authority absent a manifestation by the principal
C.Yes, because principals are always liable for the acts of their agents within the general scope of employment
D.No, because all agency contracts must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds
Explanation: Actual authority is bounded by the principal's express instructions; selling below $40,000 exceeded that limit. Apparent authority requires a manifestation by the principal to the third party that the agent has authority — silent internal instructions do not create apparent authority. Without such a manifestation here, the principal is not bound. This is a classic MEE Agency issue (Restatement (Third) of Agency §§2.01-2.03).
2A general partnership has three partners. One partner, without informing the others, signs a contract in the partnership's name to purchase inventory of a type the partnership regularly buys. Is the partnership bound?
A.No, because all partners must consent to contracts
B.Yes, because each partner is an agent of the partnership for the purpose of its business and the act apparently carries on the business in the usual way
C.Yes, but only if the other partners later ratify the contract
D.No, because a partner has no authority to bind the partnership without express authorization
Explanation: Under RUPA §301(1), every partner is an agent of the partnership for the purpose of its business, and any act of a partner for apparently carrying on in the ordinary course of business binds the partnership unless the partner had no authority and the third party knew or had received notice. Purchasing inventory of a type regularly bought is ordinary-course business.
3A corporation is sued by a creditor seeking to hold its sole shareholder personally liable. The creditor must establish which of the following to pierce the corporate veil?
A.Only that the corporation is insolvent
B.That the shareholder dominated the corporation and used the corporate form to perpetrate a fraud or injustice
C.That the corporation failed to hold an annual meeting
D.That the shareholder personally guaranteed the debt
Explanation: Veil-piercing requires (1) unity of interest/domination such that the corporation is the shareholder's alter ego AND (2) using the corporate form to perpetrate fraud or work an injustice. Insolvency alone is insufficient; missing one meeting is not enough; a personal guarantee creates direct liability, not piercing.
4A director of a Delaware corporation learns that the corporation is about to lease real estate it needs for expansion. The director quietly buys the property personally and resells it to the corporation at a profit, after full disclosure to the board, which approves. What is the director's exposure?
A.Strictly liable; corporate opportunity doctrine is absolute
B.Liable for breach of duty of loyalty unless disinterested directors approved after full disclosure and the deal is fair
C.No liability because the director disclosed the transaction
D.Liable only if the corporation suffered actual damages exceeding 10% of net worth
Explanation: This is both a corporate-opportunity and self-dealing analysis. Under DGCL §144 and the duty of loyalty, an interested-director transaction is voidable unless cleansed by (a) disinterested-director approval after full disclosure, (b) disinterested-shareholder approval after full disclosure, or (c) entire fairness. Disclosure plus disinterested approval cleanses, but the deal must still be fair if challenged.
5Which of the following best states the business judgment rule?
A.Directors are liable for any decision that turns out badly
B.Courts will not second-guess a business decision made by disinterested, informed directors acting in good faith and in what they believe to be the corporation's best interest
C.The rule applies only to publicly traded corporations
D.The rule shields directors from liability for breach of the duty of loyalty
Explanation: The business judgment rule is a presumption that disinterested directors who are informed and act in good faith and in the honest belief that an action is in the corporation's best interest are protected. It does NOT shield duty-of-loyalty breaches and is rebutted by showing self-dealing, lack of good faith, or gross negligence in becoming informed.
6A shareholder owns 1% of a corporation and wants to sue the board for breach of fiduciary duty. Before filing a derivative suit, the shareholder must generally do what?
A.Notify the SEC
B.Make a demand on the board to bring the suit, or plead with particularity facts showing demand would be futile
C.Obtain approval from 51% of shareholders
D.Post a $1 million bond
Explanation: Under Delaware law and MBCA §7.42, before a derivative suit, the shareholder must make a written demand on the board to take the requested action, unless demand would be futile (Aronson/Rales test in Delaware). The demand requirement gives the board the first opportunity to remedy the alleged wrong.
7A limited partnership has one general partner (a corporation) and several limited partners. A limited partner participates in day-to-day management. Under RULPA's older 'control rule,' what was the consequence?
A.The limited partner became a general partner for all purposes
B.The limited partner could be liable to third parties who transacted with the partnership reasonably believing the limited partner was a general partner
C.The partnership automatically dissolved
D.Nothing — limited partners can always participate in management
Explanation: Under older RULPA, a limited partner who participated in 'control' could lose limited liability — but only to creditors who reasonably believed the LP was a general partner. ULPA (2001) abolished the control rule entirely, giving limited partners full liability shield regardless of participation. MEE often tests both versions; the answer here reflects the more nuanced traditional rule.
8A member of a member-managed LLC, without authorization, signs a contract in the LLC's name far outside the LLC's ordinary business. Is the LLC bound?
A.Yes, because all members of a member-managed LLC are agents with unlimited authority
B.No, because acts outside the ordinary course of business require authorization from all members under RULLCA
C.Yes, because LLCs are bound by all member contracts
D.No, because LLCs cannot enter contracts
Explanation: Under RULLCA §301, members of a member-managed LLC are agents for ordinary-course business only. Acts outside the ordinary course require consent of all members. This mirrors partnership-law principles and is heavily tested on the MEE Business Associations essay.
9A general partner under RUPA is personally liable for partnership obligations. When may a creditor enforce a partnership judgment against an individual partner's assets?
A.Immediately, before any attempt to collect from the partnership
B.Only after the creditor has obtained a judgment against the partnership and either the partnership is unable to satisfy it or other RUPA §307 conditions are met
C.Only if the partner consents in writing
D.Never; partnership debts are non-recourse
Explanation: RUPA §307(d) requires creditors to first exhaust partnership assets (or show futility/insolvency/consent) before pursuing individual partners. Although partners are jointly and severally liable, this 'exhaustion' rule channels collection to partnership assets first.
10An undisclosed principal hires an agent to buy goods. The agent contracts in his own name with a seller who does not know the principal exists. Who is liable on the contract?
A.Only the agent
B.Only the principal
C.Both the agent and the principal; the seller may elect
D.Neither party
Explanation: With an undisclosed principal, the agent is personally liable on the contract (because the third party believed it was contracting with the agent), AND the previously undisclosed principal can be held liable once the third party discovers the principal. The third party generally elects which party to pursue (Restatement (Third) of Agency §6.03).

About the MEE Exam

The Multistate Essay Examination is the essay component of the legacy Uniform Bar Examination, developed by NCBE and administered by user jurisdictions as part of the bar exam. Examinees answer six 30-minute questions. Since the July 2026 bar exam, the MEE covers eight areas; Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts and Estates, and Secured Transactions are no longer tested.

Exam sponsor: NCBE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

6 questions

Time Limit

3 hours total

Passing Score

No separate MEE passing score; each jurisdiction sets the passing score for its whole bar exam

Exam / Certification Fees

Included in jurisdiction bar exam fee

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Varies. MEE scores are scaled and combined into UBE total — passing depends on jurisdiction's overall UBE cut score Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Business Associations

Agency, partnership, corporations, LLCs, piercing the veil, fiduciary duties

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Civil Procedure

Jurisdiction, venue, Erie doctrine, pretrial procedure, preclusion

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Constitutional Law

State action, scrutiny tiers, dormant Commerce Clause, takings, speech

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Contracts (incl. UCC Article 2)

Formation, defenses, parol evidence, SoF, mistake, misrepresentation, remedies

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Criminal Law and Procedure

Homicide and other crimes, defenses, 4th Amendment exclusionary rule, Miranda, 6th Amendment counsel

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Evidence

Hearsay exceptions, character evidence, impeachment, privileges

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Real Property

Concurrent estates, easements, deeds, recording acts, mortgages, landlord-tenant

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Torts

Intentional torts, negligence, strict and products liability, defamation, nuisance

Preparing for the MEE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No separate MEE passing score; each jurisdiction sets the passing score for its whole bar exam
  • Exam length: 6 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours total
  • Exam / certification fees: Included in jurisdiction bar exam fee Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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MEE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize precise rule statements for all eight current MEE subjects; NCBE says the areas covered vary from exam to exam
2Practice 5-minute issue-spotting outlines before writing any essay, then compare them with the issues in NCBE's released analyses
3Time yourself at exactly 30 minutes per essay; running over costs points on later questions
4Read at least 30 NCBE released MEE questions and model answers before test day
5Use our AI tutor to drill rule statements and walk through tricky issue-spotting on Business Associations and UCC questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the MEE scored?

Each jurisdiction grades the MEE and sets its own policy on how much it counts. In UBE jurisdictions, MEE and MPT scores are scaled to the MBE, NCBE calculates the total, and the MEE counts for 30% of a UBE score reported on a 400-point scale. Each jurisdiction sets its own minimum passing score.

What subjects are tested on the MEE?

Since the July 2026 bar exam, the MEE covers Business Associations (Agency and Partnership; Corporations and LLCs), Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts (including UCC Article 2), Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts and Estates, and Secured Transactions are no longer tested on the MEE.

How long is each MEE essay?

Examinees have 30 minutes per essay and write 6 essays in a single 3-hour session. Most successful essays are 1.5 to 3 pages handwritten or 400-700 words typed. Time management is critical — spend 5-8 minutes outlining issues and 22-25 minutes writing.

What changes to the MEE in July 2026?

Effective with the July 2026 bar exam, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts and Estates, and Secured Transactions are no longer tested on the MEE. From July 2026 through February 2028, Family Law and Trusts and Estates are tested regularly through the Multistate Performance Test. Between July 2026 and July 2028, most jurisdictions move from the MBE, MEE and MPT to the NextGen UBE.

How should I structure an MEE essay answer?

Use IRAC: state the Issue, articulate the controlling Rule, Apply the rule to the facts, and reach a Conclusion. Lead each section with the issue as a heading. Quote controlling language from the facts when applying the rule. Graders reward clear rule statements and thorough application — not just the right conclusion.

Which MEE subjects appear most frequently?

NCBE does not publish subject frequencies; it says the particular areas covered vary from exam to exam, and some questions include issues in more than one area. Since July 2026, all six questions come from the eight remaining areas: Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.

Is the MEE the same in every UBE jurisdiction?

Yes. NCBE drafts and provides identical MEE essays to all UBE jurisdictions on the same test date. Jurisdictions grade the essays locally, but the questions and subject pool are uniform across all UBE states.